Irazu Volcano Tour: Explore the Largest Volcano in Costa Rica, Cartago City and Orosi Valley

In this day tour you will be able to enjoy beautiful views from the Irazu Volcano National Park, Orosi Valley and explore Cartago City.

Irazu is an active strato volcano with an irregular subconical shape. It towers 3,432 meters above sea level and spreads over 500 square

kilometers, which makes it the largest volcano in Costa Rica.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Irazu Volcano National Park - Guests will be collected from their hotel in San Jose between 7:00 and 7:30 am. They will then travel 12 miles east via the Panamerican Highway to Cartago province.
    By 9:30 am, visitors will arrive at Irazu Volcano National Park for a brief walk to the main craters, where they can enjoy stunning panoramic views of the…
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • National Park fees
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Guided tour by a professional driver/guide
  • Lunch included
  • Comfortable transport in an air-conditioned minivan
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities (recommed)
Additional Information
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Location
Irazu Volcano National Park
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Lisakeg
Feb 14, 2026
Good intro to Costa Rica - Very varied tour. Was able to walk in a crater, toured the Cathedral, botanical garden and had a tasty lunch. Have patience with the traffic. Roads are overcrowded. Edgar our guide was terrific on all aspects.
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Michel_b
Jan 31, 2026
Great day tour. - Wonderful guide, well organized tour excellent lunch, worth the money, we enjoyed every minute of it
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Susan_l
Jan 12, 2026
Be sure to Include Irazcu in your Costa Rica visit - Harlem was a great guide, knowledgeable, efficient pleasant and helpful. The natural beauty of Irazcu is awe inspiring. We did not realize that the elevation was 9000 feet and that at the top at 9 AM it would be 40 degrees Fahrenheit and windy so be prepared and bring warm clothes. We ended up having to buy gift shop sweatshirts! While Irazcu was the highlight our visits to the two historic churches and the botanical garden were entirely enjoyable enlightening and worthwhile. As Harlem explained to us you need to see Irazcu first thing in the morning which makes the public bus a poor option. Lunch was consistent with the other meals we have had in Costa Rica: hearty, simple and delicious. We got the fish which was a great choice.
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Francisco_d
Dec 24, 2025
Fantastic day trip out of San Jose - My wife and I had an amazing day exploring Costa Rica's Cartago province on our tour that included Irazu Volcano, the historic city of Cartago, the Orosi Valley with a delicious lunch, and the beautiful Lankester Botanical Gardens. The views at Irazu Volcano were breathtaking, my wife commented that it felt like standing on another planet. In Cartago, the Basilica de Nuestra Señora de los Angeles was very impressive. We appreciated having time in Cartago to shop for souvenirs. Lunch at the Orosi Valley was perfect with delicious Costa Rican food. We then visited the Church of San Jose de Orosi, built by Franciscans in the 1740’s, and finally, the Lankester Botanical Gardens with thousands of orchids in bloom, plus bromeliads, bamboo, and that peaceful Japanese section. A highlight for any plant lover. What made the whole day fantastic was our guide, Arlin, who was incredibly knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and made everything fun and informative. Highly recommend this tour for people wanting a mix of nature, culture, and great food. Easily a 5 out of 5 stars.
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Casey_j
Sep 15, 2025
Edgar👍 - Had a great time with Edgar. He was very knowledgeable and had awesome conversations about the history and the people, culture. Definitely recommend this trip
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Alan_z
Feb 17, 2025
Long tour, saw a lot, well worth the money - We saw and did a lot in this tour, so a very good value for a day tour. Be mindful, however, that the total tour, if you count pick up and drop off time takes about 12 hours, which makes it a very long day. Difficult to see the volcano because it was cloudy there but did get a small glimpse for a short time. Also be aware it's very cold up there. The lunch by the lake was a super beautiful place. Guide and driver were excellent, professional, kind, friendly.
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Nancy_m
Jan 16, 2025
Great tour! You cannot miss it - We did not think would be such a great tour! The guide Raquel was fantastic as well as the driver. The lunch was booked in a great restaurant with a view and a great lake and a lot of variety to chose from a great buffet We loved it Thank you Raquel!
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Jay_m
May 26, 2024
Great tour - The tour was all I expected and more. Oscar was a great tour guide who understandably was passionate about his country. Destiny Travel should be commended for taking me on my tour, even with some last minute cancellations. I would heartily recommend this tour to anyone wanting a great overall experience. The knowledge you get from a professional tour guide is work every penny.
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Farahinc
Feb 24, 2024
A perfect day trip! - We covered a lot in a matter of hours and the tour guide (we had Abdul) was very nice and patient with us, extremely appreciative!
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Teresa_k
Jan 27, 2024
Great time - Arturo was our guide for the day and he was very informative! He made sure that we all had a great time! We were lucky that the clouds lifted and we were able to see the entire volcano! The Basilica was beautiful as well. Lunch was muy bueno!
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From $149
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).